Most of the hotels on the island are transformed former plantation homes, and the entire infrastructure is eco-friendly.
“I completed my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University in Canada, and then applied to MUA to pursue a Medical Degree. I chose MUA because of the positive feedback I received from fellow Canadians who were also on the same career path.”
Naveria entered in MUA’s Pre-Med program, which she felt gave her a solid foundation before entering Med 1. “The Pre-Med program was a great opportunity for me to establish efficient study habits and acquire basic medical knowledge. This gave me a lot of confidence before starting Med 1. I was also able to build relations early on with upper med students and professors who helped me tremendously throughout my time on the island.”
“My favorite was the anatomy class. All students were given ample time to explore and learn in the lab which was truly a great hands-on experience.”
Naveria was particularly struck by the friendliness of the professors, and the fact that they really were involved with the students. “ There were so many external resources available for the students outside the classroom which I really appreciated. I was actually a part of a new one-on-one student tutoring program initiated by my fellow classmate. I got the opportunity to tutor students in Biochemistry who reached out to me for help. It was a humbling and rewarding experience.”
Once she completed her Basic Sciences work, Naveria started to work on her “Research: Literature Review and Analysis” (RLRA) paper, which was ultimately selected for publication. A unique and integral part of the MUA curriculum, the purpose of the RLRA is to further develop a student’s ability to evaluate and assimilate scientific evidence.
Her research paper, entitled "Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions in Managing Primary and Secondary Outcomes of Fibromyalgia Syndrome” was published in the Michigan State University Medical Student Research Journal.
Says Naveria… “The topic was intriguing to me, and I was drawn to research something that I did not have much knowledge about. It isn’t particularly considered a high-yield topic, but it is very important to know about because you see it numerous times as a clinician”.
Matching into her top choice, Naveria will begin her Residency in Internal Medicine at UPMC Mercy Hospital, in Pittsburgh this June. No doubt her research work will bear fruit in her residency!
Congratulations to Joseph Nshiewat on your Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Norwalk Hospital! Enjoy your work and much continued success as you embark on your new chapter!
Congratulations to MUA student Naveria Ammad, on the publication of her RLRA paper "Comparative Efficacy of Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions in Managing Primary and Secondary Outcomes of Fibromyalgia Syndrome” . Says Naveria… “The topic was intriguing to me, and I was drawn to research something that I had no idea about. It isn’t considered a high yield topic, but it is very important to know about because you see it as a clinician."
We are so proud of Naveria, and the fact that her paper was published in the Michigan State University Medical Student Research Journal.
Click here to the paper.
Congratulations to MUA graduate Chisom Ikeji on her Geriatrics Fellowship at Yale/New Have Hospital! We are all so proud of you and wish you much continued success!
Listen in to a Facebook Live session with current MUA student Seth Haydel, 8 months into his MUA clinical rotations. He has finished his core rotations in Internal Medicine and Surgery, as well as electives in Ambulatory Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Anthony Ramdass is doing what he loves, and that is teaching others in the field of medicine. He is the Associate Program Director in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwell Health-Mather Hospital. While in his own Internal Medicine Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Queens, he was named Chief Resident in his third year (out of a class of about 60 residents) so leadership and mentoring seem to come naturally to Anthony.
Anthony speaks glowingly of his time at MUA, starting with his time in Basic Sciences and continuing through his clinical rotations. “ I loved every part of Basic Sciences. The classes were excellent, and the professors really took the time to teach us, and make sure that we understood everything. They always had office hours after class as well.”
“My transition to clinical rotations was easy. I did my general surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology rotations in Chicago, and the balance of my rotations (75%) in New York City”.
Congratulations to MUA graduate Dr. Ashad Abid on your double fellowship in Geriatric and Hospice and Palliative medicine at Brown University! We are so proud and wish you much continued success.
Dr. Becky Wu, MUA 2016 grad,is currently a currently a third-year psychiatry resident at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. Says Becky " I will be starting fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia this summer. My interest in this specialty grew out of training in psychodynamic psychotherapy in residency, where much emphasis is placed on early childhood experiences. I will always be grateful to my experience at MUA where I was given the opportunity to not only pursue my dream career, but also led me to my husband and lifelong friendships.
Conservation meets cuteness on the idyllic island of Nevis, where endangered Hawksbill and Leatherback turtles gather to bury their eggs on the white-sand beaches. Four Seasons Resort Nevispartners with the Sea Turtle Conservancy and the Nevis Turtle Group to help protect sea turtles, sponsoring GPS satellite transmitters to help track migration patterns, and engaging resort guests to observe and participate in the annual nesting. Each July, guests are invited to help look for nesting sea turtles. After nesting, turtles are fitted with a satellite transmitter (a means of tracking the migratory path of the species) and released into the sea. From July through October, guests can also volunteer to assist the Nevis Turtle Group in identifying and marking sea turtle nests for safekeeping.
Congratulations to Dr. Khaing Myint, who will be starting a 2 year Infectious Disease Fellowship at Harlem Hospital Center, after having completed her Internal Medicine Residency there. The MUA team is so proud of your accomplishment and wish you much continued success
Sam completed a degree in Integrated Sciences at Carleton University in Canada before attending medical school at MUA. "The paced, individualized and integrated teaching method at MUA gave me the pre-requisite tools needed to succeed as a physician. Critical thinking, focused-team environment and great mentorship were also other key elements MUA provided which helped me develop into the physician I have become.”
After completing medical school, he eventually relocated to LSU Shreveport to begin his training in Internal Medicine. In his residency, he has won numerous awards including PGY-1 Intern of the Year, PGY-2 Resident of the Year eventually being selected as one of the Chief residents in his 3rd year. He recently matched into gastroenterology and hepatology at LSU Shreveport, where he will continue his training through fellowship. He plans to pursue a career in academic gastroenterology.
MUA graduate Dr. Colleen Pietras is named first female heart surgeon at Yale.
https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/heart-health-and-surgery/
MUA student Kendra Batie
Dr. Paula Habib, Associate Dean Clinical Medicine:
" In the MUA Clinical program, students rotate at a variety of teaching hospitals around the United States, all over from California to Florida. We have plenty of opportunities in rural areas, urban areas, suburban areas. We provide opportunities for the students in a variety of atmospheres because that's actually how medicine should be taught and should be learned in today's world, where there is a wide variety of pathology, a wide variety of patient populations. And most importantly, we actually have an abundance of spots, more than enough for all of our students, so we never have limitations in terms of placing our students at these hospitals around the country. We closely monitor our supply and demand and make sure that there is always enough learning opportunity for all of our students at our program."
What makes MUA different from other international medical schools? It starts with our accreditation, approvals and recognition. MUA students are eligible to practice medicine in all 50 U.S states and Canada. MUA is also one of the very few international schools to be approved by the U.S Department of Education for the U.S Federal Loan Program.
These approvals and recognition are an important measure of MUA's standing as a top medical school. Even more important are the results. On the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam, 99% of MUA students pass on their first attempt. That’s the same first-time pass rate you see at leading U.S. schools, and it’s a key reason why MUA students are consistently selected for highly sought after residences.
As a student at MUA, you are instantly part of a high-knit learning environment with optimal class sizes, engaged faculty, and an integrated systems-based curriculum taught on a beautiful campus. The learning environment continues even after you leave the campus for your clinical rotations. The MUA clinical program takes place at teaching hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. It’s here, under the close supervision of the MUA clinical team, where you embark on a comprehensive Road to Residency, individualized for each and every one of our students.
Visit the MUA website at www.mua.edu, and the Medical University of the Americas Facebook page to hear from graduates, view our webinar and learn much more about what makes MUA so special, and our graduates so successful.
Currently completing his fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Norwalk/Yale Hospital in CT, Zubin was a standout student at MUA. He served as a TA in his anatomy, physiology, neuroscience and pharmacology classes. He particularly enjoyed the anatomy lab experience which helped him master bedside ultrasound skills, that he now routinely utilizes in the care of ICU patients. When looking for the right medical school, one of the key factors Zubin focused on was the environment of the school and the style of teaching. As an independent learner, he wanted a school that would provide him with the tools to excel as a physician, while encouraging life-long learning.
Scoring in the 99th percentile for both his USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams allowed Zubin the opportunity to interview broadly during his residency application. As he notes, “I wanted to stay in the Northeast, and I ranked Norwalk Hospital (part of the Yale Academic Group) number one on my list.” Zubin matched into a 3-year Internal Residency at Norwalk, and enjoyed doing research and electives at Yale during his time there. “My residency was fantastic and I have stayed here for my current fellowship. I have started a Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship; I am doing my pulmonary work at Norwalk and my critical care work at Yale. After my fellowship I hope to be faculty at a pulmonary and critical care program in the Northeast.”
“My advice for students looking at med school is to go where there is a personalized program, where you can ask the professors your questions in class and get your answers directly. Go to a school where they figure out your learning style and help you learn, and you interact directly with your professors. At the big schools you have to self-teach, and watch lectures online.”
Dr. Tracey is currently a Radiology Resident at Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Read an excerpt from the “World’s Best Tropical Vacations” by Apple News. Nevis makes this impressive list.
The best tropical vacation destinations stand out for their natural beauty and also for the range of activities to help visitors make the most of their getaway. Our round-up includes locations particularly recommended for activities like deep-sea fishing, scuba-diving, rainforest hikes, city tours, and gentle cruises.
These 21 breathtaking places are among the best tropical vacations in the world. How many have you visited? Warning: Your wanderlust wish list may get a little longer after reading this round-up…
The double-island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis offers historic plantation homes, fantastic views, fresh seafood dishes, and welcoming drinking holes stocked with local rums.
Volunteering and giving back have always been part of Dr. Sitapara’s life. He served as part of the emergency medical team at the NYC marathon this past November and shares “it is one of the largest mass injury events of the year, where hundreds of people are treated for mostly sprains, dehydration and other non-life threatening injuries.” While undergrad at The George Washington University he served as President of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), and Co-President of the Indian Students Association (ISA), in addition to his work as an EMT. While at MUA he was a new student mentor throughout his four years of medical school.
When looking to go to medical school he says "I did my research and read about the great success of MUA grads, and the fact that the island was beautiful and conducive to studying really helped my decision making process. I read that all that you need and want is there, but with minimal distractions, so I decided this was the right environment for me. My Basic Science courses were initially tough, and really required a whole new take on studying. What was great about MUA was that the professors knew that this was an adjustment, and worked with us to help develop good study habits. This is the beauty of a smaller medical school environment like MUA.”
Kishan loved the clinical experience, mainly because it allowed him to explore different areas of interest, and gave him the flexibility in his electives to go where his interests took him. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation was the field he chose. “Growing up I decided if I couldn’t play in the NBA then I would learn to treat those athletes by becoming a PM&R doctor. I love this field because it focuses on the functionality of the body. We often say in the field, that it isn’t only about adding years to your patient’s life but about adding life to their years”.
Matching into his first choice in Prelim Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, he was selected “Intern of the Year” by his colleagues. He now has an advanced position in his area of passion, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore, and has his eye on a possible fellowship in interventional pain management. Says Dr. Sitapara,"it is truly rewarding to be able to change someone’s scope of pain."